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Wayne State University · 22 hours ago

Systems Software Engineer - Lead

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$95K/yr - $142K/yr

1+ years exp

Wayne State University is a premier public urban research university located in Detroit, Michigan, and they are searching for an experienced Systems Software Engineer - Lead. The role involves evaluating, selecting, installing, and maintaining enterprise operating systems and technical applications, while also serving as a technical resource on enterprise hardware issues.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Evaluate, install, customize, configure, and maintain enterprise operating systems including installing and testing new releases

Evaluate operating efficiency, analyze performance and tuning, and assist in capacity planning and DASD management

Analyze and troubleshoot operating problems to find problem areas and make fixes or work with the vendor for correction

Advise technical staff in complex applications development to assist in avoiding problems of incompatibility with software capabilities

Document changes to system functions and/or configurations for technical and customer reference

Review and evaluate new or upgraded systems software packages and related hardware and make recommendations based on established standards

Qualification

Operating systems knowledgeTechnical problem solvingHardware knowledgePerformance tuningCommunication skills

Required

Knowledge of the specific operating systems, networks, and/or platforms supported

Understanding of the hardware supported including mainframe, servers, workstations, peripheral devices, and the like

Skill in the use of operating system software, companion software, utilities, and the like

High level skill in identifying and resolving technical problems and/or effectively communicating the problems to vendor representatives

Ability to analyze complex operating problems, working independently until the problem is resolved

Knowledge of operating systems software, platforms, and computer operations typically acquired through an undergraduate program in Computer Science with an emphasis on systems software or the equivalent and one to two years of related experience

Specific knowledge and experience in at least one related platform and operating system

Company

Wayne State University

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A premier research university serving a diverse body of motivated students in vibrant Midtown, the cultural center of Detroit.

Founded in 1868

Detroit, mi, US

5001-10000 employees

https://wayne.edu/

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